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Thomas Sekaleli

Thomas Sekaleli

Business Development/Sales/Data Analytics
Johannesburg,Gauteng

Summary

Highly organized, reliable, efficient and communicative business professional with experience in project management, process improvement, financial analysis and strong background coordinating business operations with internal and external stakeholders. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency. Effective in serving as middle person in streamlining processes, resolving issues and improving communications.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Lead Liaison/Business Development Officer

BritelinkMCT
Johannesburg
03.2021 - Current
  • Prepared and delivered presentations and reports on liaison activities for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Established effective communication channels between departments by organizing and facilitating cross-functional meetings.
  • Investigated and escalated liaison issues and implemented appropriate tactics for swift resolution.
  • Coordinated investigations to understand dynamics of an area of interest and establish if an area is feasible for fibre deployment.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with local forums, community and its leaders to pave a way for a possible fibre network deployment.
  • Maintained high degree of professionalism at all times, representing the organization with integrity in both internal and external interactions.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.

Assistant Service Delivery Manager

BritelinkMCT
Johannesburg
02.2020 - 03.2021

Manage the delivery of services: Installations.

  • Enhanced service delivery by developing and implementing efficient processes.
  • Managed and coordinated installation Technicians to accomplish daily scheduled fibre to the home installation requirements.
  • Ensure same day activation score during any month meets 100% of target.
  • Manage and resolve escalations on case-by-case basis.
  • Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.

Stock Support

  • Prepare Roster for monthly stock take and ensure every technical team has their vehicle, stock, tools, equipment counted/inspected.

Department Administration

  • Reporting on department status (Daily – Service Delivery group)
  • Support manager in weekly departmental meet

Financial Advisor

Sanlam Life
Johannesburg
05.2018 - 01.2020
  • Informed clients of strategies for reducing debt and maximizing savings. E.g. Assisted most clients to increase their savings to 25% of their monthly income.
  • Researched current economic trends and investment opportunities to stay abreast of financial markets.
  • Assisted clients with budgeting and cash flow management.
  • Mentored junior advisors, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to enhance team performance.
  • Maintain proper documentation following pre-set guidelines established by compliance and management as directed by FSB.

Management Information Systems (MIS) Officer

SBV Services
Johannesburg
09.2017 - 02.2018

Compile and Analyze Relevant MIS Reports:

  • Extrapolated and inputted data to generate trend analysis reports daily, weekly and monthly and distributed to all relevant stakeholders to determine areas of improvement as well as focused customer service.
  • Identify possible solutions and improve Business Information (BI) reporting on continuous basis, to support customer and business requirements.

Manage Internal and External Stakeholder Relationships:

  • Ensuring that all systems are performing optimally and other call center related issues are handled or escalated accordingly.

Collate Data and Compile Presentations:

  • Collate data from 7 MANCO members and compile bank SLA presentations.

Adhoc Contracts Administrator

SBV Services
Johannesburg
05.2014 - 08.2017
  • Process Adhoc cash movement requests from over 25 SBV Cash Centers and over 1000 Bank branches through out the country.
  • Source all relevant information from clients internally and externally in preparation of proposals and quotations.
  • Ensure that all proposals submitted to clients are of professional standard, with correct pricing, are relevant and are recorded on the database.
  • Communicates internally to ensure that relevant parties are kept informed about customer relationship, progress of proposals and assistance that may be required.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Management And Administration

Informage RMS
Johannesburg, South Africa
09.2020 - 12.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Intermediate Excel

Torque IT
Johannesburg, South Africa
05.2010 - 05.2010

Some College (No Degree) - Banking Services Advice

Milkpark Business School
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2009 - 01.2010

Some College (No Degree) - Science, Engineering And Technology

RAU University/University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2003 - 12.2003

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Skills-Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Internet

RAU University/University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
01.2003 - 12.2003

Skills

Remote Office Availability

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Accomplishments

  • Supervised a team of over 40 contractors and 15 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop an LSM Calculator which stream lined calculating LSM information from 3 days of data checking to literally seconds of punching in an area name.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop a dashboard which simplified reporting on various levels of management.

Timeline

Lead Liaison/Business Development Officer

BritelinkMCT
03.2021 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Management And Administration

Informage RMS
09.2020 - 12.2021

Assistant Service Delivery Manager

BritelinkMCT
02.2020 - 03.2021

Financial Advisor

Sanlam Life
05.2018 - 01.2020

Management Information Systems (MIS) Officer

SBV Services
09.2017 - 02.2018

Adhoc Contracts Administrator

SBV Services
05.2014 - 08.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Intermediate Excel

Torque IT
05.2010 - 05.2010

Some College (No Degree) - Banking Services Advice

Milkpark Business School
01.2009 - 01.2010

Some College (No Degree) - Science, Engineering And Technology

RAU University/University of Johannesburg
01.2003 - 12.2003

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Skills-Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Internet

RAU University/University of Johannesburg
01.2003 - 12.2003
Thomas SekaleliBusiness Development/Sales/Data Analytics